The Kiss vs The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Kiss Gustav Klimt · 1907 53% · #9 in the world
- The Great Wave off Kanagawa Katsushika Hokusai · 1830 47% · #12 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks The Kiss over The Great Wave off Kanagawa by just 53% to 47%. The Kiss is #9 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #2 of the 11 from the 20th century. The Great Wave off Kanagawa is #12, and #3 of the 57 from the 19th century.
Side by side
| The Kiss | The Great Wave off Kanagawa | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #9 | #12 |
| Artist | Gustav Klimt | Katsushika Hokusai |
| Year | 1907 | 1830 |